Management Trainee - Engineering Refurbishment

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

We are looking for a management trainee to help us develop and implement our growth strategies. This position is best suited for candidates who want to gain valuable experience towards a managerial role with advancement potential.

To be successful as a Management Trainee, you should have superb attention to detail and be able to promptly identify problems. Outstanding candidates will have great leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

Job Description

Project Management:

• Conduct project visits to gather information, give technical advice and ensure activities are implemented as planned.
• Provide market feedback and follow through plan to ensure gaps are closed timely.

Account Management:

• Ensure ambitious target setting to accounts and monitor their performance.
• Prepare specific account plans with focus on growth.
• Identify and implement actions for closing possible gaps.

• Coordinate new products’ launching/training with interesting potential in the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferably 1 to 2 years’ experience in Consultants/Engineering firms in technical/field position.
• Experience in sales will be a plus.
• Willingness to do field work.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Desire to grow and develop with a company on a long-term.
• Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of MS Office.

Additional Information

During your 18 months traineeship, you’ll learn how to identify and apply important strategies and business processes. You’ll get to learn about our company’s functions and operations, and you’ll support our management team with daily tasks. Throughout, you will develop strong problem-solving, communication and people management skills. Additionally, you will participate in formal training courses.

This trainee program is designed to fast-track the development of high-potential young individuals and prepare them for future leadership positions within the Sika organization. Development components shall include: rotational assignments including cross country projects/training/seminars; mentorship to help navigate daily challenges; formal training sessions/ workshops/seminars to develop essential skills such as leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project management; Job rotation & project deployment to gain hands-on experience and apply the skills and knowledge in a practical setting; networking to expand professional connections; and opportunity to work and be coached by Sika Senior Managers.

If this opportunity excites you, we’d like to hear from you!